World’s Greatest Shave

Hi, I've decided to dye my hair a wacko colour again but this time my mum suggested that I should do it only with a good cause so I've decided to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave (click the link to sponsor me)  :) I know most people are asking oh why aren't you shaving? well I'm not quite allowed to do that but still the same, the money goes to charity, not me so why not donate still.

The Lesser Australia

Hi, so I'm finally blogging again, this time with a slightly boring holiday post I guess. It has been a while since my last post, not only because of my defective Internet connection but also because I was reconsidering my path with this blog (yes i know its only been three posts). Anyway, back to this compilation of random photos. So over the Christmas break, my family and I travelled to more rural areas of NSW which is quite odd especially being the middle of summer here.It's a different take to the usual city landscape and I guess has its own photogenic properties.

Also some exciting news...... I have a discount code for the new online store closetfiller.com.au! Enter the code "LEAH" to receive 50% off your next purchase... how exciting is that! Closet Filler is full of affordable and fun accessories ranging from essential to fancy dress. A portion of their profit goes to World Vision, so remember you're doing everyone a good cause by buying from there. Make sure you check it out :)

Leah

25 Questions Tag || Get to Know Me

1. Where were you 3 hours ago? - In my room  watching Sherlock

2. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? - coin purse, lip scrub, phone, cat plushie, lip balm i think yes. 

3. What are you wearing right now? - adidas shirt and esprit shorts :) i'll put a picture on the bottom

4. What are the colours of your bedroom walls? - this really nice white with a hint of olive green

5. Who is the last person you sent a  message or comment? - v close friend

6. What does your last text message say? - something about makeup haha

7. Can You Taste The Difference Between Pepsi And Coke? -  hmmm I rarely drink soft drinks because I love my teeth a lot and so no I don't know the difference

 8. Is your hair curly or straight? - Wavy, but not really. Kinda like i've had my hair in a ponytail for too long.

9. What is the hardest thing you ever had to do? -I've had a lot of challenges in my lifetime but I can't say one's harder than the other but for now probably my first piano exam (it was grade  if you're wondering) two years ago.

10. Favorite 2 color combination? - Dusky pink and cream or white and light blue denim

11. What is your favorite accessory? - are shoes an accessory? but earrings probably, 

12.Which current celebrity's style do you admire most? - Agyness Deyn and Alexa Chung

13. What is your favorite fashion store/shop? - American Apparel

14. When was the last time you drove out of town? - I'm still not legal to get a license haha

15. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? - sounds like the ocean but it's probably wind and the neighbours watering the garden.

16. What was the last thing you bought? - Christmas present for my friend and a dark lipliner.

17. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? - Going back to sleep :(

18. Favorite Food? -I really appreciate all foods but in the end probably oranges

19. Biggest turn off? - Smelling bad ok generally bad hygiene. 

20. What do you always have on you/wear? - Earrings, don't want the piercings to close

21. What does your screen name mean/ how did you come up with it? - Haus of Huang. Huang is my last name and this blog is where i have decided to share my personal life and hence making it quite like my home. My url "acculturate" means to adapt the customs of a culture but ironically what i want people to find is their own culture and style to follow.

22. Favorite style of top/blouse? - long sleeve cotton spandex tops or loose fitting graphic tees

23. Favourite tv show? - the old Doctor Who, Torchwood, Supernatural and Sherlock

24. What is a favorite TV show from your childhood? - Sailor Moon, Scooby Doo and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

25. What is your current playlist? - Can't Stand Me Now -  The Libertines

Rearrange -  Miles Kane

Love Will Tear Us Apart Again -  Joy Division 

Howlin' For You  - The Black Keys

Take Me Out  -  Franz Ferdinand (all time fave I think)

The Killing Moon  -  Echo and the Bunnymen

Creep  -  Radiohead

Dear Readers, 

I know there aren't many of you, but if you're a new blogger, vlogger i tag you to do this next :)

Leah.H

Current Favourites in the Vicinity of my Bedroom

1. Lancome  Le Crayon Khol in Noir

My mother brought this home from Japan and I was extremely indifferent about it, but I did use it and the quality is fantastic. Unlike cheap kohl liners, this one draws on really smoothly like a gel liner would and does not become blunt quickly whilst still being soft. Lancome cosmetics are by far my favourite but I don't always wish to invest a lot of money on makeup as I don't often use any.

2. ICS lipstick*

This was sent to me mysteriously in the post earlier this year and it was kind of sitting around in the cupboard for a few months but I decided it was the perfect shade to pair with my formal dress (not showing you). I'm not sure what the shade is called or where you can buy the lipstick because everything is in Korean.  It's a really dark shade of red with a sort of black and purple base. Another positive thing about this lipstick is the good coverage however it is not thick and rather liquidy so there are times where it smudges easily or when you pucker your lips, the colour is pushed onto the edges. It also has a bit of a funny smell, not particularly a bad one but one I'd rather not there.

3. Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black*

 I've had this mascara for a really long time but I haven't been fond of it until now. It isn't clumpy at all and the bristles are solid and doesn't flick mascara everywhere. Unlike my other mascaras, the brush bristles don't mat down and stick together over time and they stay nice and firm. This mascara does run because it isn't a waterproof one so if you have eyelashes that point downwards, i suggest you curl them before you apply otherwise it will melt onto your undereye during the day. It's double the price of a drugstore mascara but if you're a frequent user, it's worth the money.

  

  

Vintage Doctor Martens || Socks by American Apparel

I needed new school shoes so I was shopping around and i tried on a pair of 1461's in store, but they're selling them for a ridiculous price of $180. I searched online and came across this pair on Gumtree, I bought it for only $70 and when they arrived I was quite surprised because they were a style I hadn't quite seen before. I spent a couple of weeks thinking these were fake but they were actually a 1980's model made in England. Basically good on my bargain hunting skills!!These took me about a week to break in because they were second hand and already partially broken in. People constantly talk about the quality of docs made in England and I have to agree in some aspects. The leather is a lot more rigid and doesn't scratch as easily, but it bends in all strange ways.The stitching on the edges are uneven, but that doesnt really bother me. The sole is thicker and more supportive than the Dr. Martens boots  that I have, both the modern 1460's.

Snow Fairy Shower Gel by Lush

If you read other blogs, I'm sure you've seen the majority of people raving about the qualities of this tiny shower gel. I received one of these in a gift last year and I've just been waiting eagerly for Lush Christmas to sell this again. It smells absolutely amazing, quite like the stereotypical bubblegum and fairy floss. As opposed to many other gels, the snow fairy scent stays on you after a shower. I guess you could also use this on your hair, I did last year and it worked perfectly fine even though people tell you not to use shower gels for hair. The formula is gentle and will not irritate your skin.  

Sorry for not posting after two weeks, (why am I not trying to make my blog better?!?!?!!!). I simply had nothing to say last week. Also as you can see my camera quality isn't superb as I downgraded from a Canon 60D to a Canon 400D along with bad lighting and improper raw image processing. I hope these problems of mine will be dealt with soon and I'll blog more :)

Leah. H

Spooky Scary Halloween

 This is Sarah, her blog can be found here.

 My ten dollar DIY costume,which to this day i still don't know what it represents exactly.

Some original designs that didn't quite get created.

Helloha, my name is Leah and welcome to my blog!!! I guess this is my official first post. So recently, I held a Halloween party at my humble abode and I've decided to share any inspirations you may gather from this post. So i don't exactly live in a Pintrest style home and when the initial idea struck me as to having a party, I must admit I was quite overwhelmed by the idea of having a themed party.Thanks to my mum, all of the party was in physical form and ran quite well. The party was topped off with a pretty 80's spooky playlist and a little bit of disappointing Australian trick or treating. 

School exams are over and we were finally able to unleash the rowdy adolescent monsters we truly are. 

Ok, so I will post on my blog as regularly as possible and I'm not too sure what every post will be about but it will mainly be a lifestyle blog with all my adventures, outfits and  inspirations. 

How did you celebrate Halloween? Leave a comment down below!!

Happy reading. Leah.H